Assateague Island National Seashore Campground

7206 National Seashore Ln, Berlin, Maryland, United States

Assateague Island National Seashore Wild Horses on the Beach
Seining the waters of Assateague
A tent pitched on the sand
A bird hitches a ride on the back of a wild horse.
A wild horse grazes near the campground

About Assateague Island National Seashore Campground

Assateague Island National Seashore is a 37-mile long barrier island on the Atlantic Coast of Maryland and Virginia. Famed for its wild horses, this barrier island is a constantly shifting ribbon of sand, altered daily by powerful wind and waves. Assateague Island, dedicated as a National Seashore on September 1, 1965, lays claim to a long and rich history. Today's visitors can explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests, and coastal bays. Only a couple of miles wide at its broadest point, the island's terrain offers shelter to the famed wild horses as well as sika deer, ghost crabs, and migrating birds such as the great blue heron and snowy egret. Favorite recreational activites include fishing, surfing, beachcombing, swimming, and sunbathing.  The Over-Sand Vehicle (OSV) Zone at Assateague Island contains miles of unspoiled beaches managed by the National Park Service to accommodate OSV enthusiasts and other beach goers. The Assateague Island National Seashore, Assateague State Park, and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge work together to manage and protect this unique, diverse strip of land. For more information visit the Assateague Island National Seashore website . 

Number of accommodations: 154

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Campground Amenities

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154 Sites Available

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🚐 002, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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⛺ 006, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 007, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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🚐 008, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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⛺ 009, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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🚐 010, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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⛺ 011, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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🚐 012, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
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⛺ 013, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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6 guests · Pet Friendly
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6 guests · Pet Friendly
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🚐 020, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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🚐 023, Loop: Oceanside Loop 2
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⛺ 042, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 043, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 044, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 045, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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⛺ 046, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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⛺ 047, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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⛺ 048, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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⛺ 049, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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⛺ 050, Loop: Oceanside Walk-In 45-50
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⛺ 051, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 052, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 053, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 054, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 055, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 056, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 057, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 058, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 059, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 060, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 061, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 062, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 063, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 064, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 065, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 066, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 067, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 068, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 069, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 072, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 073, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 074, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 075, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 076, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 077, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 078, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 079, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 080, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 081, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 082, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82
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⛺ 083, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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⛺ 084, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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⛺ 085, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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⛺ 086, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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⛺ 087, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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⛺ 088, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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⛺ 089, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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⛺ 090, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 091, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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⛺ 092, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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⛺ 095, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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⛺ 096, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 097, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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6 guests · Pet Friendly
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6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 100, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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⛺ 101, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 102, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
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⛺ 103, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 104, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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🚐 A03, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A04, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A05, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A06, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A07, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A08, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A09, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A10, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A11, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A12, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A13, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A14, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A15, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A16, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A17, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A18, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A19, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A20, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A21, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A22, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A23, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 A24, Loop: Bayside Loop A
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🚐 B25, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B26, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B27, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B28, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B29, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B30, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B32, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B33, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B35, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B36, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 B37, Loop: Bayside Loop B
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🚐 C38, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C39, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C40, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C41, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C42, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C43, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C44, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C45, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C46, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C47, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C48, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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🚐 C49, Loop: Bayside Loop C
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⛺ G1, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
25 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ G2, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
25 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ G3, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
25 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ G4, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
25 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ G5, Loop: Oceanside Group Sites
25 guests · Pet Friendly
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🚐 Horse Camp - A, Loop: Equestrian Non-Electric
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🚐 Horse Camp - B, Loop: Equestrian Non-Electric
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Reviews (577)

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What Guests Are Saying

Assateague Island National Seashore Campground offers a stunning natural setting with beautiful beaches, wild horses, and excellent facilities, making it a favorite camping destination for many. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, friendly staff, and opportunities for outdoor activities like kayaking and biking. While some noted issues with cleanliness in restrooms and the presence of pests, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many eager to return.

Review Summary

4.6
577 reviews
5
71.8%
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4
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102
3
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2
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Elise P

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August 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Oceanside Loop 1

5

Stayed in Oceanside site 007 and it was excellent. Right next to the boardwalk, a little bit of a dune to hide the tent against, and such great camp neighbors. Everyone was incredibly respectful of quiet hours and, in general, light usage etc. Assateague is a life long favorite and our campout this time was no exception. Horses came through at dusk and dawn, one band even going up the boardwalk to the ocean. I will say, some oceanside sites driveways can fill in with sand over the season. There is no road parking so you'll want to make sure your car doesn't struggle with that or speak with the camp host.

Catherine S

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August 14, 2024 • Stayed at: C47, Loop: Bayside Loop C

3

The first night I was on the Bayside, which is usually pleasant. This time my neighbors were very loud. I was in C47 (I think?), and the people in C48 and also other neighbors on the other side of the loop were blasting music until 2:30 am. They knew what they were doing, too, because they started the music at 9:45pm, just before quiet hours begin. The people on the other side of the loop were also very loud talkers, one of those families where everyone talks at once and no sentence seems to follow the last one. So at some point the other neighbors turned their music up higher to drown out the others. Anyway, music lasted until 2:30 am. It was loud enough to wake the dead so I'm not sure what the campground hosts were thinking. The same people who were loud also used my site to walk right through to theirs, even though it wasn't the fastest way. Just all around rude. The next morning there was a guy letting his dog run around without a leash and run around me while I was filling my water jug. I don't freaking care if it's "just being friendly," I care more about not disturbing horses that could stampede or kick someone. Dog people suck. They always think they can bend the rules for their dog and take up more space than what's allotted to them. The second night I was on the Oceanside and everything was fine. People always behave better on the Oceanside. The showers at the South Beach are broken btw.

Tina M

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August 14, 2024 • Stayed at: C45, Loop: Bayside Loop C

1

You should not even try to call C45 a site for tents. There is almost no place to set up a tent. It also stinks like the vault toilet and since there really is no place with even smallest distance to the road to put up a tent there is no escaping even some of the odor.

It was so bad that even though we arrived just before dusk, we left without even trying to camp. This was a huge disappointment.

Inmaculada Y

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August 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 83-104

4

Weather was fantastic

Inmaculada Y

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August 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82

5

Wonderful weather, it was a very nice weekend.

Inmaculada Y

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August 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82

5

Wonderful as always

Colin R

August 12, 2024

5

Outstanding

Guangcui Y

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August 11, 2024 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: Bayside Loop A

5

Love the horse

Félix-Antoine M

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August 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Oceanside Walk In 42-44, 51-82

4

The sea water is relatively cold, which surprised us.
The toilets are relatively clean. No hot water in the shower.
Mosquitoes are not too prevalent.
The horses are magnificent, but I question the fact that they don't pick up, or at least clean up, the piles of horse poo on the "paths" near the showers and toilets.

Agnes S

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August 9, 2024 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: Bayside Loop A

3

The horses were amazing! They did not disappoint. There were a lot of magical moments. Staff was helpful and knowledgeable. There are an enormous amount of biting insects and a lot of horse manure. There is also a great,
picturesque small beach by the Assateague Outfitters Bayside Rental stand.

Location Assateague Island National Seashore Campground

Address:
7206 National Seashore Ln
Berlin, MD, 21811
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via US Route 50 and MD Route 611, which provides direct access to the area.

Latitude & Longitude: 38.0833 / -75.2

Elevation: 0 feet

Map of Assateague Island National Seashore Campground location at Berlin, MD, United States
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Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

10AM

Check out time

11AM

General

  • Entrance Fee: An Interagency (America the Beautiful) Pass, Assateague Annual Pass, or $25 entrance fee is required to enter the park in addition to camping fees. If you do not already own a pass you may pay the fee upon arrival.
  • Campers must check in at the Ranger Station upon arrival. Reservation holders who have not checked in by noon of the day following their reservation date are considered "no shows" and the site may be re-sold.
  • Wild Horses: Wild (or feral) horses roam free on the island. All food must be stored inside a latchable hard-sided cooler or inside your vehicle. Stay at least a school bus length (40 feet) away from the wild horses. Do not touch, feed or otherwise entice the horses. Learn more on the park's Assateague's Wild Horses web page .
  • Campsites must be vacated by on the day of checkout. Campers who desire to depart early MUST check out at the Ranger Station and be off the site completely or NO REFUND will be given. If it is an after hours emergency, please contact the campground host.
  • Late Cancellations: Customers who cancel a reservation the day before or the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a 1-night stay will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to the additional service fee.
  • Equestrian Campsites A & B: Horse Camp campers must bring their own horses. If you do not have a horse do not book a horse campsite.
  • Mosquitoes: Extreme mosquito/biting insect conditions are normal to the area; bring insect repellent with DEET.
  • Vehicle Limits on Drive-in Campsites: No more than two motor vehicles, or one vehicle with trailer, are allowed per drive-in campsite.
  • Vehicle Limits on Walk-in Campsites: No more than one motor vehicle allowed per walk-in campsite.
  • Vehicle Limits for Group Campsites: No more than 10 motor vehicles permitted per Group site.
  • Generators Prohibited: Generators are completely PROHIBITED in Bayside Loop B as well as in walk-in and group sites.
  • Tent Stake Recommendation: The park recommends using long tent stakes to anchor tents in the sand and against the wind.
  • Sleeping in a vehicle is prohibited in Walk-in and Group sites. Walk-in and Group campsites are tent only sites. Campers must sleep in the designated campsite. 
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. There is no firewood for sale on the island in the off season (generally mid-October - Memorial Day).

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Last updated: July 11, 2026

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